KLH’s The West Bengal Minor Minerals Concession Rules, 2016 (Bare Act) by T.N. Shukla – Edition 2026.

The West Bengal Minor Minerals Concession Rules, 2016 form the statutory backbone for the extraction, transport, and commercial sale of minor minerals—including sand, stone, and earth—across the state. Published by Kamal Law House (KLH) and edited by T.N. Shukla, this 2026 Edition compiles the core concession rules alongside all vital supplementary regulations. Designed for contractors, legal practitioners, and state officials, it ensures total compliance with current environmental and commercial mining laws.

Key Features of the 2026 Edition

• Latest Departmental Notifications: Fully updated with all recent circulars and amendments issued by the Department of Industry, Commerce & Enterprises (Mines Branch), Government of West Bengal.

• Parent Act Integration: Includes the unabridged text of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) (MMDR) Act, 1957, allowing practitioners to reference the central enabling legislation instantly.

• Flawless Bare Act Format: Delivers the statutory text precisely as enacted, ensuring it is court-ready for litigation and tribunal hearings.

Critical Supplementary Rules Included

To provide a complete regulatory picture, this edition integrates several highly specialized rules that govern specific facets of the WB mining industry:

• West Bengal Sand (Mining, Transportation, Storage, and Sale) Rules, 2021: The definitive legal framework governing riverbed sand extraction, storage depots, e-challans, and strict transport compliance.

• West Bengal Minor Minerals (Auction) Rules, 2016: The procedural guidelines for the competitive bidding and e-auctioning of minor mineral blocks.

• West Bengal District Mineral Foundation Rules, 2016: Regulations detailing the mandatory contributions to the DMF trust and how those funds must be utilized for the benefit of mining-affected areas.

Who Should Buy This Bare Act?

• Mining Contractors & Quarry Owners: Essential for understanding auction procedures, transport e-challan compliance, and avoiding penal action under the 2021 Sand Mining Rules.

• Environmental & Civil Lawyers: A mandatory desk reference for advocates handling lease disputes, environmental clearance challenges, and NGT (National Green Tribunal) matters.

• Government Officials: Crucial for District Magistrates, BL&LROs, and Mines Branch officials tasked with enforcing royalty collections and halting illegal mining.

• Real Estate Developers & Civil Engineers: Professionals who require legally sourced sand and stone for major infrastructure projects across West Bengal.

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